Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 22 at 2:51PM MDT until July 23 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 1:51pm
Expires:
July 23, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
...SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING ACROSS FAR
SOUTHEAST OREGON ZONES...
.Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop near the Nevada
border and south-central Oregon this afternoon. The thunderstorms
are expected to be a mix of wet and dry. Expect gusty and erratic
winds up to 45 mph in the vicinity of these thunderstorms.
More thunderstorms are expected Thursday afternoon in eastern
Oregon.
The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Red Flag
Warning for lightning, which is in effect from noon MDT /11 AM
PDT/ to 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ Thursday. A Fire Weather Watch has
also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for wind and low
humidity from Friday afternoon through Saturday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zones 673 Central
Canyonlands, 674 Northwestern Vale BLM and 675 Baker Valley.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon MDT /11 AM PDT/
to 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ Thursday. For the Fire Weather Watch,
from Friday afternoon through Saturday evening.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning
tonight and Thursday.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 50 mph.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will occur shortly.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 50 mph.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag
Warnings.
Area Description:
Central Canyonlands; Northwestern Vale BLM; Baker Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
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